Every city change over the time but Lahore changes so rapidly. Like! We all have seen, how Kalma Chowk has transformed into entirely new look within few years. It’s the place where Lahoris have seen with varying levels of glee, enchantment, frustration, some absolute anger and the many faces of hasty life over the years, as
Despite the rapid industrialization and infrastructural transformation over the years, Lahore is still privileged as a home to historical masterpieces. Through the years, this provincial capital has become abundant with pride for securing the antique display beauty of ancient landmarks which are standing like icons and narrating their classical stories. With a strong modification strategy,
Since this city originated, it has witnessed many seasons of tranquility and troubles on its way. There wooden balconies and classy windows (Jharokas) add beauty and richness in the architecture. Many of civilizations have left their impressions on the architecture of Lahore. But, Lahore remained in limelight during all the rules and empires eras and now,
Ali Mardan Khan was the Safavid governor of Qandahar. He had been in obligation with his revenues. Shah Tahmasp requested him to appear at the court. He desired the assistance from the governor of Kabul. The commander of Ghazni surrendered Qandahar to the Mughals in 1638. He took refuge in Delhi. Mughal court honored him. Shah
History of Jani Beg Tomb Jani Beg Tomb is near Shalamar Gardens. The tomb had been constructed in the reign of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah. The dome has beautiful porcelain tiles of blue and yellow color. The pyramidal dome sits a top a low height neck. It is decorated with pottery work in beautiful floral patterns similar
Cypress Tomb or Sarvwala Maqbara, built mid-18th century. It holds the body of Sharfun Nisa Begum. She was the sister of Nawab Zakaria Khan Mughal. Cypress Tomb is located about 200 meters north of Dai Anga’s tomb. Its name derives from the cypress tree ornamentation on the upper portion of the tomb surrounded with flowering plants. The
Its one of the Lahore’s national monument and has been converted to museum known as Javed Manzil, once home of poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal. It was a beautiful residence of Allama Iqbal, he came back to Lahore and started living here after getting his higher education from Britain and Germany. There are many other places
Tomb and shrine of Madhu Lal Hussain are located at the Baghbanpura precincts. It is adjacent to the Shalamar Gardens Lahore, Pakistan. Background of the Saint He was born in Lahore in 1539 A.D. into a family of the Dhatha Rajput tribe. This tribe had recently converted to Islam and called as Shah. Even as a
History as Lawrence Garden Lawrence Garden is a historical garden in the history of Lahore. It was originally built as a Botanical Garden modeled on Kew Garden in England by John Lawrence during his Viceroy of India from 1864 to 1869. It was named after John Lawrence and his statue used to stand there but
Fakir Khana is the private museum of the Fakir Family of Lahore. It houses the treasures of the Faqir family, who have lived in Lahore since the 18th century. It is said to be the largest private collection in south Asia, with over 13,000 pieces of art. It is situated in Bhati Gate, Lahore. The head